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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,611.62, 438,310.20 and 181,667.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,611.62, 438,310.20 and 181,667.70 is: 250,704.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,611.62 : 438,310.20 = 181,667.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,611.62/438,310.20 = 181,667.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,611.62x = 438,310.20 × 181,667.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,611.62x = 79,626,805,920.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,626,805,920.54/317,611.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,704.95

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